Mockups
11
stories in this section
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Print Mockups for Posters, Business Cards and Stationery
What a print mockup must get right: bleed, colour, sizes and proofing for posters, cards and stationery.
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Working With Smart Objects in Photoshop Mockups
A plain guide to Smart Objects in Photoshop mockups: what they store, how to replace artwork, and where they have limits.
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Packaging Mockups: Showing a Box, Bag or Bottle Before It Is Printed
How packaging mockups turn flat artwork into a realistic preview, and what to check on colour, bleed and labels.
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Wireframes, Mockups and Prototypes: Where Each Fits
A clear comparison of wireframes, mockups and prototypes and when each one fits in a design project.
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Shooting Your Own Mockup Photos: Light, Angles and Blank Surfaces
How to light, frame and prepare photos of blank surfaces for use as mockup bases.
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Mockup Licences: Reading the Terms Before You Use a Template
A general guide to reading mockup template licences: who owns the file, what uses are allowed and which extra rights can apply.
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Building Mockups in Figma Without Photoshop
A practical guide to making presentation mockups in Figma using frames, fills and components.
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Device Mockups for Presenting Apps and Websites
How device mockups work, when to use them, and how to prepare screen artwork that looks sharp in a frame.
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Design Mockups Explained: What They Are and How Designers Use Them
A plain guide to design mockups: what they are, how they differ from wireframes and prototypes, the main kinds, how they are built and the rights to check.
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Branding Mockups: Presenting a Logo and Identity to a Client
A plain guide to using mockups to present a logo and brand identity to a client.